{"id":4385,"date":"2026-08-06T20:06:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T20:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4385"},"modified":"2026-08-06T20:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T20:06:23","slug":"flash-flood-warning-issued-for-columbia-area-amid-more-heavy-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4385","title":{"rendered":"Flash flood warning issued for Columbia area amid more heavy rain"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the Columbia area, including West Columbia and Dentsville, until 5:30 p.m. as heavy rain and thunder rolls through the area.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4383\">Super El Ni\u00f1o explained: What a record El Ni\u00f1o could mean for U.S. weather<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Residents may have received an emergency alert around 2:50 p.m., advising the public not to travel unless fleeing a flooding area. The emergency alert described the flooding risk as \u201ca dangerous and life-threatening situation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>A flash flood warning has also been issued for the Lexington area, including Irmo and Red Bank, until 6:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1CJA2lOUL6cccp914o6V9OnUzvk_Ku9E&amp;ehbc=2E312F&amp;noprof=1\" width=\"640\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The National Weather Service has advised that flash flooding is expected in areas that typically flood during heavy rain. Five Points and the intersection of Whaley and Assembly streets tend to be among the first areas that flood in downtown Columbia during heavy storms.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The city of Columbia Thursday afternoon also issued a warning to motorists to avoid flood-prone areas of the city.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4382\">SC correctional officer fired after using public money for personal use, SCDC said<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>By Thursday afternoon, Five Points had flooded, according to community reports. One resident shared photos on Facebook showing a large amount of water covering Five Points streets.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"646\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftony.hendon.96%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0NBLT2v5tM9yZ5zXWj5W32mUKgz479bZ7wAcyqTuzREqVywizuEEPBDXfHEakTsEGl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" width=\"500\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Last weekend, storms brought down a 125-year-old Oak tree in downtown Columbia and flooded several areas.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Flash Flood Warning continues for Columbia SC, West Columbia SC and Dentsville SC until 5:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com\/c0R0bUsFBn<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=4381\">Columbia bistro and lounge closes downtown location. 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